Pensions Implementation Coordinator

**An expanding DC/pensions operation **Looking for someone who has worked recently as a DC or DB pensions administrator **Varied & challenging role **Coordinating and planning daily project tasks **Taking responsibility for covering all data aspects of establishing new DC schemes for the company **This client is regarded a leader in training and developing staff long-term.

The Company: This is a leading Financial Services employer that has enjoyed consistent growth within several areas of the business in recent years. This role is based within one of the most expansive areas within the company, administering over GBP70bn of customer assets.

The Role: The prime focus of this DC Implementation team is to ensure that new DC schemes are established to agreed time-scales and also project manage ongoing corporate actions. You will be responsible for covering all data aspects of establishing new DC schemes, this will include initial review and analysis of data, including data relating to pension protections, undertaking a due diligence meeting with the client, data set up, transition of existing assets and issuing new joiner letters/member statements. You will support the Implementation Project Manager in delivering to the client on schedule and will co-ordinate all data related activity to on board scheme members onto our client's platform. Other key elements of this role include:

• Understand operational requirements for back end teams, ensuring data received supports the administration.

• Help senior management with ad-hoc projects as required to help drive the DC business forward.

• Interface with client and/or internal associates to solve problems and resolve outstanding issues relating to data administration.

• Interact with the appropriate members of Admin and Financial Operations to ensure that all-proper controls are established.

• Effectively manage the client by communicating in a timely fashion any issues that could impact the conversion schedule or result in a change of data requirements.

Skills / Experience Required: Previous experience as a Defined Contributions or Final Salary pensions administrator is essential - previous implementation or installation experience would be viewed as a bonus. Strong MS Excel skills are a must as is attention to detail and a focus on accuracy. Our client is also keen to find people who are self-starters, keen to take on responsibility and new projects.

Additional Information: Salary, bonus and pension information all available upon application - very strong benefits package. Our client provides FREE company shuttles from Redhill, Sutton and Kingswood stations, FREE car parking and a study support package along with a fantastic working environment and genuine opportunities to develop and progress.

The Pensions Implementation Coordinator position is only one of many vacancies we are handling. ARC is a specialist within Financial Services recruitment and the Consultant handling this role has over 20 years experience in this field. Areas of expertise include pensions, sales support, employee benefits/group risk, compliance, flexible benefits, paraplanners, underwriting, customer services and IT related roles. We predominately focus on London and the Home Counties, although we have also been successful in offering national solutions and overseas. Check the website and feel free to call Darren Snell at any time.